ROTHMAN, STEVEN R. (a Representative from New Jersey)

Amendments

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2788 [3AP]

Appointments

Conferee: H.R. 2800, foreign operations, export financing, and related programs appropriations, H10367 [5NO]

———H.R. 2989, Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies appropriations, H9989 [29OC]

Articles and editorials

San Francisco $3 Would Sell Better Than $5, David L. Ganz, Numismatic News (publication), E388 [7MR]

Sept. 11 Deserves Commemoration on Coin, David L. Ganz, Numismatic News (publication), E987 [15MY]

Bills and resolutions cosponsored

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

Air pollution: reduce emissions from electric powerplants (see H.R. 2042), H9377 [8OC]

Alaska: provide additional protections for National Forest System lands (see H.R. 979), H1461 [27FE]

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]

AMVETS: recognize members for their service to the nation and support the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day (see H. Con. Res. 308), H9812 [21OC]

Animal Welfare Act: strengthen enforcement of animal fighting provisions (see H.R. 1532), H10978 [6NO]

Animals: prohibit the intentional feeding of bears on Federal lands (see H.R. 1472), H4529 [21MY]

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge: preserve the Arctic coastal plain as wilderness (see H.R. 770), H699 [13FE]

Armed Forces: exempt certain members from requirement to pay subsistence charges while hospitalized (see H.R. 2998), H8217 [11SE]

———increase amount of basic educational assistance for veterans under Montgomery GI Bill and eliminate reduction of basic pay for participation in the program (see H.R. 1212), H10978 [6NO]

———provide compensation to members of the reserve components who suffer discrepancies between their military and nonmilitary compensation as a result of being called to active duty for a certain period (see H.R. 1345), H9130 [1OC]

———reduce the age for receipt of military retired pay for non-regular service (see H.R. 742), H3453 [29AP]

———restore health care coverage to retired members of the uniformed services (see H.R. 58), H3452 [29AP]

———support members engaging in military action in Iraq (see H. Con. Res. 103), H2270 [20MR]

———tribute (see H.J. Res. 12), H138 [8JA]

Armenia: normal trade relations status (see H.R. 528), H1902 [13MR]

Army: close the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation and establish a joint congressional task force to assess the education and training needs for Latin American military personnel (see H.R. 1258), H11392 (see H.R. 1258), H11515 [18NO]

Assault weapons: reauthorize ban on production of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices (see H.R. 2038), H3856 [8MY]

Aznar, Jose M.: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 2131), H12921 [8DE]

Bankruptcy: amend laws (see H.R. 975), H1461 [27FE]

Barry, John: recognize as first flag officer of the U.S. Navy (see H.J. Res. 62), H8382 [17SE]

Belarus: promote democracy and rule of law and protect sovereignty and independence (see H.R. 854), H8284 [16SE]

Blair, Tony: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 1511), H5046 [5JN]

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

Children and youth: enhance operation of the AMBER Alert communications plan to expedite the recovery of abducted children (see H.R. 412), H392 [11FE]

———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, Republic of: endorse and obtain observer status at the World Health Assembly summit in Switzerland (see H.R. 441), H1334 [25FE]

Civil rights: improve remedies for discrimination in the payment of wages based on sex (see H.R. 1688), H4739 [22MY]

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

———expand and enhance post-baccalaureate opportunities at Hispanic-serving institutions (see H.R. 2238), H4735 [22MY]

Columbia River: ensure salmon and steelhead preservation, maintain reasonably priced and reliable power, and conduct studies on the impact of dams on salmon and steelhead on the endangered species list (see H.R. 1097), H1640 [5MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously to crew (see H.R. 525), H1682 [6MR]

Committee on POW and MIA Affairs (House, Select): establish (see H. Res. 103), H8084 [9SE]

Computers: reduce unsolicited commercial e-mail and protect children from unsolicited e-mail containing sexually oriented advertisements (see H.R. 1933), H4877 [3JN]

Contraceptives: establish a public education and awareness program relative to emergency contraception (see H.R. 1812), H3454 [29AP]

———require equitable coverage of drugs, devices, and services under health insurance plans (see H.R. 2727), H6867 [15JY]

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), H3304 [10AP]

Crime: provide additional penalties for certain crimes against women that cause an interruption in the normal course of their pregnancy (see H.R. 2247), H4736 [22MY]

Crossroads of the American Revolution National Heritage Area: establish (see H.R. 524), H274 [4FE]

Cruz, Celia: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously (see H.R. 3009), H7948 [4SE]

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

Dept. of Energy: establish a pilot program and a development and demonstration program for clean fuel school buses (see H.R. 1461), H6264 [26JN]

Dept. of HHS: modify treatment categories for qualification as a rehabilitation hospital for purposes of reimbursement under the Medicare prospective payment system (see H.R. 2246), H9377 [8OC]

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), H2939 [8AP]

———extend authorization for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (see H.R. 1708), H3572 [30AP]

Dept. of the Interior: implement final rule to phase out snowmobile use in Yellowstone National Park, John D. Rockefeller, Jr., Memorial Parkway, and Grand Teton National Park, and snowplane use in Grand Teton National Park (see H.R. 1130), H1679 [6MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: dispense medications to veterans for prescriptions written by private practitioners (see H.R. 998), H9812 [21OC]

———require congressional notification prior to implementation of the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services initiative (see H.R. 2808), H8222 [15SE]

Developing countries: increase assistance for the poorest people in developing countries under microenterprise assistance programs (see H.R. 192), H4011 [13MY]

Discrimination: protect rights and condemn attacks on Arab Americans, American Muslims, South-Asian Americans, and Sikh Americans (see H. Res. 234), H5367 [12JN]

Diseases: extend issuance of special postage stamps to fund breast cancer research (see H.R. 1385), H5552 [18JN]

Doby, Lawrence E.: tribute (see H. Con. Res. 235), H6707 [14JY]

Education: extend student loan forgiveness to Head Start teachers (see H.R. 2291), H5664 [19JN]

———oppose any changes to Title IX prohibiting gender discrimination in educational and athletic programs (see H. Res. 137), H5046 [5JN]

———provide educational opportunities for all students in State public school systems (see H.R. 236), H323 [5FE]

———provide loan forgiveness for social workers who work for child protective agencies (see H.R. 734), H11651 [19NO]

Employment: prohibit discrimination on the basis of affectional or sexual orientation (see H.R. 3285), H9376 [8OC]

EPA: allow States, Indian tribes, municipalities, and air pollution control agencies discretion as to whether or not to implement new source review revisions (see H.R. 3133), H9982 [28OC]

———establish a grant and fee program to encourage and promote the recycling of used computers and to promote the development of a national infrastructure for the recycling of used computers (see H.R. 1165), H1681 [6MR]

———reestablish the Office of Noise Abatement and Control (see H.R. 475), H243 [29JA]

ERISA: provide emergency protection for retiree health benefits (see H.R. 1322), H4012 [13MY]

FCC: encourage more extensive review and public comment before revising media ownership rules (see H. Res. 218), H4132 [14MY]

———invalidate ruling on media ownership rules (see H.R. 2462), H7787 [25JY]

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), H3641 [5MY]

Federal Water Pollution Control Act: clarify U.S. jurisdiction over water and wetlands (see H.R. 962), H5046 [5JN]

FEMA: designate New Jersey Task Force 1 as part of the National Urban Search and Rescue System (see H.R. 452), H242 [29JA]

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]

Firearms: regulation of transfers at gun shows (see H.R. 260), H706 [13FE]

Firefighters: provide mortgage assistance (see H.R. 2961), H11652 [19NO]

Flag—U.S.: constitutional amendment to prohibit desecration (see H.J. Res. 4), H60 [7JA]

Food: require foods containing known allergens to bear labeling that states that fact and the names of the allergens (see H.R. 467), H3857 [8MY]

Foreign aid: prohibit application of restrictive eligibility requirements to foreign nongovernmental organizations based on provision of certain health services (see H.R. 2952), H9688 [17OC]

Forest Service: protection of certain roadless areas (see H.R. 2369), H5044 [5JN]

Forests: eliminate commercial logging on public lands and facilitate the economic recovery and diversification of communities dependent on the Federal logging program (see H.R. 2169), H4367 [20MY]

Foster Care Reform Commission: establish (see H.R. 2124), H5815 [24JN]

Gary Albero Post Office Building, Emerson, NJ: designate (see H.R. 1569), H6869 [15JY]

Head Start Program: tribute (see H. Res. 238), H6349 [8JY]

Health: national policy to provide health care and reform insurance procedures (see H. Con. Res. 99), H9813 [21OC]

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

Help America Vote Act: require a voter-verified permanent record or hardcopy (see H.R. 2239), H6465 [9JY]

Higher Education Act: permit refinancing of student consolidation loans and permit student freedom to select a loan consolidator (see H.R. 2711), H6603 [10JY]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (see H.R. 1964), H3682 [6MY]

Hospitals: provide emergency contraceptives to women who are survivors of sexual assault (see H.R. 2527), H5661 [19JN]

Human rights: condemn the practice of execution by stoning (see H. Con. Res. 26), H1955 [18MR]

Hunting and trapping: prohibit steel jaw leghold traps (see H.R. 1800), H3352 [11AP]

Immigration: provide a mechanism for U.S. citizens, and lawful permanent residents, to sponsor their permanent partners for U.S. residence (see H.R. 832), H702 [13FE]

Independent Commission on Intelligence About Iraq: establish (see H.R. 2625), H7170 [18JY]

Insurance: coverage of minimum hospital stays for mastectomies and lymph node removals relative to breast cancer (see H.R. 1886), H3570 [30AP]

———coverage of prescription drugs (see H.R. 1243), H1811 [12MR]

———coverage of screening mammography (see H.R. 736), H461 [12FE]

———prohibit use of genetic information in determining coverage or premiums (see H.R. 1910), H3634 [1MY]

Intelligence services: establish a select committee to investigate the effectiveness of U.S. intelligence structure to meet global threats (see H. Res. 307), H10238 [30OC]

Interstate commerce: prohibit transport of horses for the purpose of slaughter or horse flesh for human consumption (see H.R. 857), H1517 [4MR]

Iraq: provide for recovery, restitution, and protection of cultural heritage (see H.R. 2009), H5714 [23JN]

Iron and steel industry: reinstate safeguards on imports of certain steel products (see H.R. 3699), H12920 [8DE]

IRS: discourage payment of Federal tax collection services through a commission or as a percentage of taxes collected (see H. Con. Res. 213), H5088 [9JN]

Israel: condemn terrorism inflicted on Israel since the Aqaba Summit and express solidarity in fight against terrorism (see H. Res. 294), H5929 [25JN]

———independence anniversary and reaffirm U.S. commitment to friendship and cooperation (see H. Con. Res. 173), H8176 [10SE]

———recognition of Jerusalem as capital (see H.R. 167), H8082 [9SE]

Jamestown, VA: mint coins in commemoration of settlement anniversary (see H.R. 1914), H11515 [18NO]

Kenya: condemn terrorist attacks in Mombasa (see H. Res. 76), H2823 [3AP]

King, Martin Luther, Jr.: mint coins in commemoration (see H.R. 589), H4368 [20MY]

Korean War Veterans Association, Inc.: grant Federal charter (see H.R. 1043), H7949 [4SE]

Labor unions: establish efficient system to enable employees to form, join, or assist labor organizations and provide for mandatory injunctions for unfair labor practices during organizing efforts (see H.R. 3619), H12922 [8DE]

Law enforcement: assess backlog in DNA analysis of rape kit samples and improve investigation and prosecution of sexual assault cases with DNA evidence (see H.R. 1046), H3683 [6MY]

———eliminate backlog of DNA samples collected from crime scenes and offenders and expand and improve the use of DNA collection and analysis in criminal investigations (see H.R. 3214), H9378 [8OC]

Law enforcement officers: adjust percentage differentials payable to Federal law enforcement officers in certain high-cost areas (see H.R. 466), H324 [5FE]

Marine Corps: mint coins in commemoration of anniversary (see H.R. 3277), H12311 [21NO]

Medicaid: include podiatrists as physicians for purposes of covering physicians services (see H.R. 2959), H9812 [21OC]

Medicare: coverage of immunosuppressive drugs for beneficiaries who receive an organ transplant without regard to when the transplant was received (see H.R. 588), H4204 [15MY]

———protect patients by limiting the number of mandatory overtime hours a nurse may be required to work by certain service providers (see H.R. 745), H7787 [25JY]

———reform payment method for covered drugs, drug administration services, and chemotherapy support services (see H.R. 1622), H5046 [5JN]

———repeal outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps (see H.R. 1125), H3975 [9MY]

———require home health agencies to conduct criminal background checks for all applicants for employment as patient care providers (see H.R. 208), H2401 [26MR]

Mental health: 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 terrorist attacks by Hamas and other terrorist organizations and urge the European Union to classify Hamas as a terrorist organization (see H. Res. 285), H9378 [8OC]

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

Monuments and memorials: establish a memorial to the victims of terrorist attacks on the U.S. (see H.R. 911), H8175 [10SE]

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund: establish to provide decent, safe, and affordable housing for low-income families (see H.R. 1102), H1640 [5MR]

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health: long-term health monitoring of firefighters in disaster areas (see H.R. 3431), H10339 [4NO]

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 security: establish a task force to assess State and local capabilities in dealing with terrorism and make grants to such jurisdictions to achieve those capabilities (see H.R. 3158), H8904 [24SE]

National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month: support goals and ideals (see H.J. Res. 36), H4206 [15MY]

Native Americans: clarify citizenship eligibility for certain members of the Tohono O'odham Nation of Arizona (see H.R. 731), H3053 [9AP]

New Bridge Landing Post Office, River Edge, NJ: designate (see H.R. 2130), H5046 [5JN]

New Jersey: authorize appropriations for the Coastal Heritage Trail Route (see H.R. 3070), H8174 [10SE]

———status of EPA and Corps of Engineers memorandum of agreement relative to Historic Area Remediation Site ocean sediment polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB's) levels (see H.R. 113), H55 [7JA]

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe: encourage action against escalation of anti-Semitic violence and manifestations of xenophobia and discrimination against ethnic and religious minorities (see H. Con. Res. 49), H3305 [10AP]

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

Pensions: protect employee benefits in defined benefit plans and enforce age discrimination requirements that apply to conversion of pension plans to cash balance plans (see H.R. 1677), H2938 [8AP]

Public lands: designate certain national parks, wild and scenic rivers, and wilderness areas in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming (see H.R. 1105), H1641 [5MR]

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), H1517 [4MR]

Railroads: resolve certain labor issues relative to merger of Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Rail Road (see H.R. 308), H323 [5FE]

Roads and highways: amend length and weight limitations for vehicles operating on Federal-aid highways (see H.R. 2180), H4740 [22MY]

Robert P. Hammer Post Office Building, Clifton, NJ: designate (see H.R. 1625), H3408 [12AP]

Robinson, Jackie: award Congressional Gold Medal posthumously and designate a national day of recognition (see H.R. 1900), H8284 [16SE]

Saudi Arabia: support reform of education curriculum (see H. Con. Res. 242), H9215 [2OC]

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

Senior citizens: establish a consumer price index for elderly consumers to compute cost-of-living increases for Social Security and Medicare benefits (see H.R. 2262), H4736 [22MY]

———promote elder justice (see H.R. 2490), H8176 [10SE]

SMART Research and Development Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 2026), H3761 [7MY]

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

———provide additional safeguards for certain beneficiaries with representative payees (see H.R. 743), H1517 [4MR]

———repeal Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions (see H.R. 594), H3762 [7MY]

———restrict application of windfall elimination provisions to individuals whose benefits exceed certain levels (see H.R. 2011), H8222 [15SE]

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]

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), H1903 [13MR]

———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), H5663 [19JN]

———expand availability of the refundable tax credit for health insurance costs of certain displaced steelworkers and extend the steel import licensing and monitoring program (see H.R. 1999), H4131 [14MY]

———increase deduction for teacher classroom supplies and expand to include qualified professional development expenses (see H.R. 785), H7949 [4SE]

———prevent corporations from avoiding the U.S. income tax by reincorporating in a foreign country (see H.R. 737), H3974 [9MY]

———provide a credit for expenditures for the maintenance of railroad tracks of certain railroads (see H.R. 876), H9282 [7OC]

———provide a credit to promote homeownership and community development (see H.R. 839), H5366 [12JN]

———provide a shorter recovery period for the depreciation of certain leasehold improvements (see H.R. 1634), H4205 [15MY]

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

———rebuild America through job creation (see H.R. 2046), H3973 [9MY]

———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), H6264 [26JN]

———treatment of certain commercial power takeoff vehicles (see H.R. 1513), H7787 [25JY]

———treatment of damages and back pay received on account of, and expenses incurred in asserting any claim of employment discrimination (see H.R. 1155), H11392 (see H.R. 1155), H11515 [18NO]

———treatment of higher education expenses (see H.R. 129), H9812 [21OC]

Television: preserve localism, promote diversity in programming, encourage competition, and prevent excessive concentration of ownership of broadcast stations (see H.R. 2052), H5367 [12JN]

Terrorism: ensure that the U.S. is prepared for an attack using hazardous chemicals (see H.R. 1861), H4205 [15MY]

U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps: anniversary (see H. Res. 313), H7840 [3SE]

Ukraine: remember treatment by the former Soviet Union on anniversary of Ukrainian Famine (see H. Con. Res. 254), H9738 [20OC]

Unemployment: provide for a temporary enhanced unemployment benefits program and improve the unemployment insurance system (see H.R. 3244), H10978 [6NO]

Utah: designate certain lands as wilderness (see H.R. 1796), H3352 [11AP]

Veterans: enhance burial benefits (see H.R. 2217), H11133 [7NO]

———establish a comprehensive program for the testing and treatment of the hepatitis C virus (see H.R. 73), H1466 [27FE]

———improve benefits for World War II Filipino veterans and their surviving spouses (see H.R. 664), H2271 [20MR]

———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), H3974 [9MY]

Victims of Crime Fund: ensure that amounts are fully obligated (see H.R. 944), H1395 [26FE]

Water: authorize appropriations for State water pollution control revolving funds (see H.R. 20), H1641 [5MR]

Wildlife: prohibit interstate and foreign commerce of certain wild animals for use as pets (see H.R. 1006), H3683 [6MY]

William J. ``Whitey'' Conrad Air Traffic Control Tower, Newark, NJ: designate (see H.R. 1987), H3682 [6MY]

Women: constitutional amendment to ensure equal rights (see H.J. Res. 37), H1811 [12MR]

———promote economic security and safety of domestic and sexual violence victims (see H.R. 3420), H12922 [8DE]

World War II: provide that service in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps constituted active military service for veteran classification (see H.R. 476), H243 [29JA]

Bills and resolutions introduced

Airports: conduct a study to assess and reduce the adverse environmental impacts of ground and flight operations (see H.R. 3419), H10236 [30OC]

Cuba: extradition to U.S. of Joanne Chesimard and certain other individuals (see H.R. 3470), H10977 [6NO]

Domestic violence: encourage States and localities to implement gun confiscation policies, reform stalking laws, create integrated domestic violence courts, and hire additional personnel for entering protection orders (see H.R. 1895), H3570 [30AP]

Education: enable schools to use computer hardware to increase student achievement and prepare students for the workplace (see H.R. 3468), H10977 [6NO]

New Jersey Devils (hockey team): tribute (see H. Res. 305), H6264 [26JN]

Noise pollution: prohibit operation of civil subsonic turbojets in certain metropolitan areas (see H.R. 3417), H10236 [30OC]

Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act: reauthorize Matching Grant Program for School Security (see H.R. 2685), H6464 [9JY]

Railroads: improve quality of life and safety of persons living and working near railroad tracks (see H.R. 3418), H10236 [30OC]

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (see H. Res. 359), H8082 [9SE]

Tobacco products: prohibit use of vending machines other than in locations in which the presence of minors is prohibited (see H.R. 3469), H10977 [6NO]

Remarks

Air pollution: oppose EPA new source review rule changes relative to preventing deterioration of clean air regulations, E1866 [23SE]

Appropriations: making supplemental appropriations for the war in Iraq and homeland security (H.R. 1559), H2788 [3AP]

Armed Forces: support members engaging in military action in Iraq and President Bush for his efforts as Commander in Chief (H. Con. Res. 104), H2248 [20MR]

Aviation: require Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to address noise pollution in certain residential areas, H7857 [4SE]

China, People's Republic of: impact of military buildup on Republic of China, E546 [21MR]

Columbia (space shuttle): tribute to crew (H. Res. 51), H306 [5FE]

Creative Arts Therapies Week: observance, E1151 [5JN]

Cuba: lift travel restrictions, E1925 [30SE]

Cyprus: anniversary of Turkish occupation, E1603 [25JY]

———membership in European Union, E1603 [25JY]

———U.N. peace talks on Turkish occupation, E542 [20MR]

Dept. of the Interior and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2691), H6959 [16JY]

Depts. of Transportation and the Treasury, and independent agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 2989), H7857 [4SE], E1925 [30SE]

Gasoline: stabilize prices, E2028 [10OC]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (H.R. 1964), E2443 [23NO]

Hispanic Heritage Month: observance, E2047 [15OC]

Medicare: reform and provide prescription drug coverage (H.R. 1), conference report, H12289 [21NO]

National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: observance, E2491 [8DE]

New Bridge Landing Post Office, River Edge, NJ: designate (H.R. 2130), H11478 [18NO]

New York, NY: impose flight restrictions on general aviation aircraft, H2788 [3AP]

San Francisco, CA: mint coins in commemoration of the San Francisco Old Mint (S. 168), E387 [7MR]

Terrorism: mint coins to commemorate events related to the attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Somerset County, PA, E987 [15MY]

Tibet: welcome Dalai Lama upon U.S. visit, recognize efforts to peacefully resolve cultural and religious issues, and continue discussions pursuing Tibetan autonomy and human rights (H. Res. 359), H8106 [10SE]

Turkey: condemn terrorist attacks in Istanbul (H. Res. 453), H12137 [21NO]

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service: Hackensack, NJ, Meadowlands project funding, H6959 [16JY]

Tributes

Cogorno, Elise, E1298 [18JN]

Cruz, Celia, E1526 [18JY]

Hille, Robert B., E842 [1MY]

Jackson, Gregory J., H4371 [21MY]

Weldon, Whitney, E148 [6FE]

Whyte, Gary, E148 [6FE]