ENGINEERING

Amendments

Science: authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology research (S. 189), S15085, S15090 [18NO]

Articles and editorials

Bridging This Gap Isn't Rocket Science, H9834 [28OC]

Decade of Achievement, S2490 [13FE]

Sensors Bridge Gap in Communication About Repair Needs, S2490 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

American Association for the Advancement of Science: anniversary of Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program and support of use of science in governmental decisionmaking (see H. Con. Res. 279), H8222 [15SE]

Corps of Engineers: reform (see H.R. 2566), H5713 [23JN]

Dept. of Energy: establish and fund catalysis science research and development program (see S. 873), S5173 [10AP]

Education: permit Federal laboratories to aid surrounding communities in improving their efforts in science education (see H.R. 641), H322 [5FE]

Employment: minimum wage and overtime exemptions for certain construction engineering and design professionals (see S. 237), S1736 [29JA]

Federal agencies and departments: require cost-benefit analysis for surface transportation projects prior to procuring architectural or engineering services from private contractors (see H.R. 1980), H3682 [6MY]

Government regulations: require Federal agencies to impose certain requirements on recipients of awards for scientific and engineering research (see H.R. 60), H54 [7JA]

Immigration: issue visas to certain scientists, engineers, and technicians who have worked in or provided information on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction programs (see S. 205), S1479 [23JA]

———repeal authorities relative to H-1B visas for temporary skilled workers (see H.R. 2688), H6464 [9JY]

NASA: establish an independent committee to oversee the space shuttle return-to-flight plans (see H.R. 3219), H9129 [1OC]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize (see H.R. 2608), H6261 [26JN]

Science: authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology research (see S. 189), S1069 [16JA]

Southwest Bridge Research Center: establish (see S. 411), S2457 [13FE]

Taxation: allow employers a tax credit to encourage employee volunteer services that aid science, mathematics, and engineering education in schools (see H.R. 3590), H12307 [21NO]

Letters

Southwest Bridge Research Center Establishment Act: Gorman Gilbert, Thomas L. Landers, and Kenneth R. White, New Mexico State University, S2491 [13FE]

———Rhonda G. Faught, New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Dept., S2491 [13FE]

Remarks in House

American Association for the Advancement of Science: anniversary of Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program and support of use of science in governmental decisionmaking (H. Con. Res. 279), H9832-H9835 [28OC], E1783 [15SE]

Eaton, Harold C.: Mobile, AL, Corps of Engineers Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees honoree, E1717 [5SE]

Education: permit Federal laboratories to aid surrounding communities in improving their efforts in science education (H.R. 641), E159 [6FE]

Federal agencies and departments: require cost-benefit analysis for surface transportation projects prior to procuring architectural or engineering services from private contractors (H.R. 1980), E1512 [18JY]

Immigration: repeal authorities relative to H-1B visas for temporary skilled workers (H.R. 2688), H6701 [14JY]

Mixson, Charles: Florida Professional Engineers in Government (organization) Engineer of the Year award recipient, E1054 [22MY]

NASA: establish an independent committee to oversee the space shuttle return-to-flight plans (H.R. 3219), E1940 [1OC]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program: reauthorize (H.R. 2608), H9045-H9049 [1OC], E1973 [2OC]

Science: authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology research (S. 189), H11680-H11685 [20NO]

Thompson Engineering, Inc.: American Council of Engineering Companies Alabama Chapter Engineering Excellence Honor Award recipient, E499 [18MR]

Remarks in Senate

Dept. of Energy: establish and fund catalysis science research and development program (S. 873), S5198 [10AP]

Education: increase maximum Pell grant allowable for students in mathematics and science, S11340 [10SE]

Immigration: issue visas to certain scientists, engineers, and technicians who have worked in or provided information on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction programs (S. 205), S1481 [23JA], S4222 [20MR]

———U.S. authority to limit duration of L-1 visas for temporary skilled workers, S10101-S10104 [29JY]

National Engineers Week: tribute to winners of Regional Future City Competition, S2453 [13FE]

Science: authorize appropriations for nanoscience, nanoengineering, and nanotechnology research (S. 189), S1080 [16JA], S1139 [17JA], S14794 [12NO], S15090 [18NO]

———importance of nanotechnology, S12832 [17OC]

South Dakota: tribute to National Guard 109th Engineering Battalion, S10039 [28JY]

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology: tribute to concrete canoe competition team, S5478 [29AP]

Southwest Bridge Research Center: establish (S. 411), S2488 [13FE]

Reports filed

Iraqi Scientists Immigration Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 205), S1811 [30JA]

National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Appropriations: Committee on Science (House) (H.R. 2608) (H. Rept. 108-246), H7837 [3SE]

21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 189) (S. Rept. 108-147), S11478 [15SE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 279, American Association for the Advancement of Science Congressional Science and Engineering Fellowship Program anniversary and support of use of science in governmental decisionmaking, H9832 [28OC]

H.R. 2608, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program reauthorization, H9045-H9047 [1OC]

S. 189, 21st Century Nanotechnology Research and Development Act, S15100-S15102 [18NO], H11680-H11682 [20NO]

S. 205, Iraqi Scientists Immigration Act, S1482 [23JA], S4222 [20MR]

S. 411, Southwest Bridge Research Center Establishment Act, S2491 [13FE]

S. 873, Dept. of Energy Catalysis Research and Development Act, S5198 [10AP]